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At Naturehills, we embrace nature. Below you will find a list of state parks in Juneau we have compiled for you.
SEWARD HIGHWAY
Description
Welcome to beautiful Seward Highway. Few roads in the United States can offer the diversity of scenic landscapes and unique natural features so concentrated in one area. This 127-mile road, linking Anchorage with Seward, passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The landscape varies from the muddy waters of Turnagain Arm to the icy blue glaciers that hang almost to the sea. Wildflowers and waterfalls brighten every corner of the road as it glides below rough mountains that pierce thick, heavy clouds. Only Alaska's Seward Highway can offer this particular mix created by climate, geography, and geology. For 127 miles, this road from Anchorage to Seward winds through a land of remarkable beauty, a land of saltwater bays, frigid-blue glaciers, knife-edged ridges, and alpine valleys. From the reflective waters of Turnagain Arm, travelers rapidly ascend 1,000 feet above sea level to an alpine meadow. Within the hour, they find themselves back at sea level surrounded by fjords, having just passed through a district of rivers and lakes. This is Alaska's Seward Highway. Seward Highway ties Alaska's metropolitan center, Anchorage, with the port of Seward on Resurrection Bay. From Anchorage to Girdwood, the highway borders Turnagain Arm and Chugach State Park. From Girdwood to Seward, it carries visitors through the Chugach National Forest. The diversity of landscape and wildlife found along the route is the hallmark of the highway corridor. Whether you drive for pleasure or you fish, hunt, backpack, camp, or ski, Seward Highway takes you there. And it's all against the backdrop of spruce forests, wildflowers, and extraordinary wildlife. The Highway has been recognized for its natural beauty as a designated All-American Road. This is your invitation to touch Alaska in all of its splendor - along scenic Seward Highway.
3132 Channel Drive, Suite 200
Juneau,AK,99811-2500
Phone: 907-271-2737
Email: mailroomr10chugach@fs.fed.us
- Auto Touring
- Camping
- Visitor Center
Directions
The Seward Highway from Anchorage - Beginning at the intersection of 5th and Gamble in downtown Anchorage, proceed south. The Seward Highway from the Anchorage International Airport - Depart from the Anchorage International Airport on International Airport Drive. Proceed east for approximately 1.5 miles to Minnesota Drive, then turn right on Minnesota Drive and proceed to the intersection with New Seward Highway. You can then proceed north or south depending on your desired byway experience. The Seward Highway from Seward - Simply drive north from town; this road is the only highway.
MENDENHALL CAMPGROUND (AK)
Description
Newly reconstructed in 2OO0 69 camping sites (49 available on a first-come, first-served basis; All others must be reserved on NRRS). Peak Season May 15 to September 15 The campground is situated on the shore of Mendenhall Lake at about 100' elevation with views of the Mendenhall Glacier 1.5 miles distant to the north and flanked by the Mendenhall River to the east, On either side of the campground the mountains rise from 4000' to 7000' above the Mendenhall Glacier. From its source 12 miles up the Juneau lcefield, the glacier flows between the steep jagged peaks of the Coast Mountain Range to its terminus at Mendenhall Lake. Downstream from Mendenhall Lake sits the Mendenhall Campground in relatively flat and open topography of recessional moraines, small lakes and ponds. The vegetation ranges from primary successional forbs and lichens, secondary plant communities consisting of black cottonwood, Sitka alder and willow to mature spruce hemlock forests wIth an under-story of blueberry bushes and mosses, Golden Age and Federal Recreational Lands Senior or Access cards accepted. Nearby amenities include: boardwalk trails with bird-viewing platforms in the campground, Skater's cabin picnic area, hiking/biking trails to the glacier, canoeing and kayaking on Mendenhall Lake and fishing in glacial ponds. Of the 69 sites, 9 are full service RV sites with electricity, water and sewer hook-ups, 9 are partial service RV sites with electricity, and water hook-ups. There are 7 sites located in a separate walk-in backpacker area, 43 of the 69 sites accommodate camping units larger than 30 feet. All sites are furnished with accessible picnic tables, fire grills and tent pads. Water faucets and accessible vault toilets are furnished through out the campground. There are two accessible flush toilet and shower facilities. 56 sites are fully accessible. A central dump-station is located on site. The campground host and garbage dumpster are located near the campground fee station, Firewood is rarely provided, campers are encouraged to bring their own. Campsites are available both by reservation and as a first-come first- served basis. Reservation sites are identified on the site post. The reserving party's name and reservation dates shall be posted on site post prior to reservation date. When reservation sites are not reserved they are available on a first-come first-served basis. Golden Age Golden Access and Federal Recreational Lands Senior or Access cards accepted for first -come first-served sites at campground. Individual campsite maximum reservation period is 14 days per calendar year. Reservations must be made through the National Recreation Reservation System for all sites that may be reserved ahead of rime. The Juneau Ranger District has a 14 day maximum camping limit per calendar year which applies to both the Mendenhall and Auke Village Campgrounds.
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
JUNEAU,AK,99801
Phone: 907-586-8800
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- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
Directions
Located approx 13 miles from downtown Juneau. There are no roads to Juneau Access is by the Alaska Marine Hwy or via Alaska Airlines. Upon exiting the Ferry Terminal parking lot, turn right travel 1.7 miles to DeHart's Store above Auke Bay marinas. Take left turn up hill to the Back Loop Rd. Travel 2.5 miles to Montana Cr. Rd, turn left and travel .3 miles to Skater's Cabin Rd. Turn right and travel .3 mile to campground. From the airport terminal building travel .1 mile to jct of Yandukin Shell Simmons Dr. Turn left on Shell Simmons Dr and travel .3 mile to stoplight at intersection of Old Glacier Hwy. Turn left on Old Glacier Hwy and travel .5 mile to stoplight at intersection of Egan Dr. Travel straight on Mendenhall Loop Rd 2.2 miles to intersection of Back Loop Road. Turn left on Backloop Rd, travel 1.4 miles to intersection of Montana Cr, Rd. Turn right and travel .3 miles to Skater's Cabin Rd. Turn right and travel .3 mile to campground. From downtown Juneau take Egan Dr (4 lane divided highway) northwest 8 miles to the stoplight intersection of the Mendenhall Loop Rd. Turn right on Mendenhall Loop Rd. and go north 2.2 miles to intersection of Back Loop Road. Turn left on Backloop Road. travel 1.4 miles to intersection of Montana Cr. Rd. Turn right and travel .3 miles to Skater's Cabin Road. Turn right and travel .3 mile to campground.
